Getting Published: The Basics for Book Writers

Getting published is the goal of every book writer. For older
writers, publishing that first book may be the fulfilment of a lifelong
dream. For young writers, it can be an achievement that launches a
career as a professional writer.

Either way, that first sale is a big deal. It's
a milestone that establishes you as a serious writer. Let's face it,
most of us who love to write spent a lot of our youth dreaming of
getting our books published. Authors have prestige. They are romantic
figures. A few of them even make a lot of money. While there are
plenty of other types of writing at which a competent, if not brilliant,
writer can make a living – such as copywriting, technical writing,
speech writing, or grant writing – none of these are romantic or
prestigious occupations. How many high school English classrooms have
portraits of famous technical writers on their walls? How many famous
copywriters can you name?

These days, you have more ways to get published, such as
ebooks, self-publishing, and print-on-demand, which may be commercially
successful, but often are not. Generally, if you want to make money, have great book, but don't love entrepreneurship, you are probably better off going the
traditional route.

The Process of Getting Published

The articles below discuss the many aspects to the process of getting published...